One of the Better Alternatives to Viagra is the Great Herbal Remedy, Ginseng

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Little known facts

Ginseng is a Panax, a genus belonging to 11 slow-growing perennial species of plants.

Ginseng is commonly found in the Northern Hemisphere in certain areas of China, Korea, and eastern Siberia.

The botanical name of ginseng, Panax is derived from the Greek word, "panacea" that means all healing. Panax comes from the Greek word meaning power. The name of ginseng comes from the Chinese word for "man plant."

Ginseng is found to have been effective as far back as the first century in an old Chinese text. The text reads, "Enlightening to the mind and increasing the wisdom. Continuous use, it is said, leads to longevity."

The Manchurian Ginseng is from the mountains of China. It is said to be the best. Old roots have been known to sell for as much as $20,000. Off the shores of Korea, one of these old roots was actually bought for $10,000 per ounce in 1976.

The majority of the people in China and Japan actually like the American Ginseng.

Ironically enough, we here in North America actually prefer the Chinese and Korean variety.

Like a great wine, age is said to have a lot to do with the ginseng root's value.

Some say that a peculiar kind of illumination can be seen on the extremely old roots. Perhaps, you might say that ginseng roots glow in the dark.

Taking ginseng for up to a full year is much more effective than if it was taken in short term doses.

Ginseng contains a lot of germanium.

Another important note: Women should not prolong the use of ginseng. Some suggest that women use the Panax variety for no more than 6 weeks at a time, taking month periods off in between.

True effects

The germanium content in ginseng can be helpful in providing the all of the body with energy.

If you're suffering from stress or fatigue, ginseng can be great for regenerating the body and rebuilding body strength. Ginseng can also reduce any nervous reactions you might have with stress.

Ginseng is known to regulate blood sugar, relieving the risk of diabetes.

Ladies, you shouldn't take ginseng for a long period of time, the herb can produce testosterone in women. Ginseng is even said to produce secondary male characteristics in women.

Ginseng can be a stimulant for the brain and its memory centers.

Due its healing qualities, ginseng can be great on the prostate.

Say goodbye to Viagra. Ginseng can stimulate the adrenals, producing a normal adrenal flow from the adrenal gland, fighting off problems like male impotence.

Ginseng can slow down the effects of aging with its act on free radicals in the body.

Disorders, irritations, ailments, and bodily systems treated by Ginseng

Age spots

Aging - This is best described under "True effects."

Anemia - Simply put, anemia is a deficiency of red blood cells. This can cause the blood to have trouble transporting oxygen to vital systems of the body.

Antidote for some drugs - This should be self-explanatory.

Stimulates appetite

Asthma - This should be self-explanatory. But in case it isn't, in case you don't know what it is exactly, I'll tell you. Asthma is a chronic disease of the respiratory system that constricts a person's airway. Common symptoms of asthma are wheezing, and coughing.

Internal bleeding - Bleeding externally or internally, depending on the severity of the damage. You could bleed anywhere from 15% to 40% of your blood volume, and it's still hemorrhaging. Be careful that you don't drive anywhere if you're bleeding too much.

Blood diseases

Blood pressure - This should be self-explanatory. But let's get into it for argument's sake. High blood pressure or hypertension is when the pressure in your blood is chronically elevated. This can lead to heart attacks, heart failure, and strokes. Low blood pressure or hypotension is when the pressure in your blood is abnormally low. This can lead to chest pains, a shortness of breath, fevers, and headaches.

Ginseng should be useful in regulating your blood pressure.

Bronchitis - To explain bronchitis, you'll have to know what the bronchus or bronchi are. The broncus is one of two tree-branch-like pipes (trachea) that are used to transfer air to and from the lungs. Bronchitis is simply an inflammation of mucous membranes in those pipes.

Cancer - This is a disease we've all been introduced to in one way or another. But hardly anyone ever tells you how it works. Well, let me explain. Cancer is an unnatural division and propagation of cells. Plus, when you get too many cells growing in one place, they can invade and destroy other tissues. This disease can travel to all parts of the body, and form in many organs; such as, the kidneys, the lungs, the bladder and stomach.

Collapse

Lack of concentration

Debility

Depression

Diabetes - A disorder in which the body can no longer metabolize insulin, carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Severe conditions require frequent shots of insulin.

Digestive problems

Dyspepsia - Simply put, this is another form of indigestion.

Increases endurance

Chronic fatigue - This should be self-explanatory. But I think we should talk about this condition for the fun of it. Fatigue is when your body is afflicted with lethargia.

Chronic fevers - This should be self-explanatory. But for the sake of argument, let's go into it anyway. It's when the body temperature goes rises above the normal 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit.

Hemorrhage - Bleeding externally or internally, depending on the severity of the damage. You could bleed anywhere from 15% to 40% of your blood volume, and it's still hemorrhaging. Be careful that you don't drive anywhere if you're bleeding too much.

Hormone imbalance

Hyperglycemia - If you're sugar level is too high. Essentially, hyper is in direct contrast to hypoglycemia.

Hypogylcemia - This is a condition that affects many people today. Hypoglycemia is when your blood sugar levels are low. You're not eating enough sweet foods. The term, hypoglycemia means "under-sweet blood".

Hypotension - Low blood pressure or hypotension is when the pressure in your blood is abnormally low. This can lead to chest pains, a shortness of breath, fevers, and headaches.

Impotence - Impotence is simply when a man can't get an erection.

Insomnia - Simply put, if for whatever reason you just can't fall asleep or stay asleep, you're suffering from insomnia.

Liver diseases - The liver is a multi-purpose and extremely helpful organ, but it can be host to a number of diseases and disorders; such as, Hepatitis or inflammation of the liver, Cirrhosis or the formation of fibrous tissue inside the liver, Gilbert's syndrome or the genetic disorder of the bilirubin metabolism, and Glycogen storage disease II which leads to progressive muscle weakness.

Longevity - There are several definitions for longevity. One definition is the length of someone's life expectancy.

Strengthens lungs - The pair-shaped organs in your chest are a necessity for breathing, but they can be host to any number of deficiencies and diseases. You can get black lung or coal miner's, you can get lung cancer, a rheumatoid in your lung, fluid in a lung (pulmonary edema), and lungs marked by honeycomb-shaped cysts.

Malnutrition - This is simply a deficiency of nutrition due an insufficient diet or maybe even a metabolic abnormality.

Nausea - In case you don't know, it's just a condition in which you feel ill - maybe so bad you want to throw up. Nausea is caused by such things as motion sickness, eating too much, too little or eating something bad. The effect of certain drugs can also cause nausea.

Neurosis - If you're emotionally maladjusted to the point where you're having trouble thinking and your judgment is off, then you may have a form of neurosis. There are several forms, including anxiety neurosis, battle neurosis, cardiac neurosis, and obsessive-compulsive neurosis.

Palpitation

Radiation protection

Sexual stimulant

Shock - A physiological reaction to some kind of trauma leading to any number of symptoms, including pale and clammy skin, lowered blood pressure and the possibility of unconsciousness.

Stress - Among the many definitions, there is one that best suits this reference. Stress is an abnormal condition that tends to disrupt functions of the body and mind. It's also an emotional disruptive influence.

Thirst

Ulcers - You can get ulcers just about anywhere on your body. Ulcers are open sores of the skin, eyes or mucous membranes. They can leave your skin looking like the surface of some dead, alien planet. It's really not something you'll ever want to see. Duodenal ulcers can be found on the first portion of the small intestine. Gastric ulcers are found in the area of the stomach. Mouth ulcers are found in or around the mouth.

Mental vitality and physical vitality

Weakness

Herbal First Aide

No home should be without this recipe for an herbal first aide kit.

You must have Aloe Vera. The gel from the plant's leaves will help in relieving pain, and healing burns and cuts. Believe me, I know this works.

Also, you should have Arnica. Another healing gel that will take the blue out of bruises.

Take Calendula. When taken as a tea, this dry leaf will help clean cuts.

For indigestion, anxiety and insomnia, take some Chamomile in tea form.

You should most definitely take Echinachea if you want to treat the flu or the common cold.

Gingerroot is great for relaxing the stomach, killing nausea, and putting an end to motion sickness.

Keep a bottle of Witch Hazel handy to stop infections, and heal minor burns and rashes.

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Herbal Resources

The Herb Book by John Lust
The Prescription for Nutritional Healing by Phyllis Balch
Back to Eden, 2nd Revised Edition by Jethro Kloss & Promise K. Moffet
Children's Herbal Health by Deanne Tenney
Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook by James Duke, Ph.D
Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine by Michael Nurray, N.D.
Herbally Yours by Penny C. Royal
A Modern Herbal by Mrs. Grieve
Desk Reference to Nature's Medicine by Steven Foster and Rebecca L. Johnson